Finance Assistant, Payroll & Accounting (Hybrid)

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

6% employer 403(b) contribution and up

Up to 2% employer match

Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation + 2 S,

Christmas closure: full week

Health benefits

Mission travel opportunities

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Finance Assistant to oversee payroll processing, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close for a faith-based nonprofit with a hybrid work model located in Newton, Kansas and Elkhart, Indiana.

The role emphasizes hands-on payroll operations, tax compliance, and collaboration with a dedicated finance team; it offers competitive benefits, a strong retirement match, paid time off, organization-wide mission travel, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid accounting knowledge with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Understanding of payroll taxes and compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or payroll software.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and solve problems.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing across multiple schedules.
• Assist with domestic and international payroll activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end accounting.
• Support payroll tax compliance and reporting.
• Handle cash receipts, accounts receivable, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting/payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with a finance team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Journal entries

Reconciliations

General ledger

Payroll taxes

Excel skills

Accounting software

Problem solving

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Paycom

Blackbaud

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Finance Assistant to oversee payroll processing, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close for a faith-based nonprofit with a hybrid work model located in Newton, Kansas and Elkhart, Indiana.

The role emphasizes hands-on payroll operations, tax compliance, and collaboration with a dedicated finance team; it offers competitive benefits, a strong retirement match, paid time off, organization-wide mission travel, and